"It would be a valiant effort to ask your partner to guide you up Mount Everest, but it is wise to hire a Sherpa.
In comparison, to guide you up Birth Mountain, it is wise to hire a Doula."
> LIZ FOSTER, DOULA & COACH <
Pregnancy puts you on the threshold of a great rite of passage. To progress from "here" to "there" without getting lost, you need a guide and a map.
"I am inspired by the way birth transforms a person from Maiden to Mother. It astounds me every time! When I walk into a room with a laboring woman, my heart jumps for joy at the opportunity to comfort her in that present moment, on her journey into motherhood."
The keys to a joyful birthing experience are safety, security, preparation, support, and a calm mindset, all planned in advance, to be by your side for anything that should arise.
My aim is to activate these pillars of power in you and to embrace what is out of our control, the unpredictability.
In choosing me as your doula, I do not judge the way you decide to labor (unmedicated, medicated, or cesarean). I respect your space by holding it with the utmost care.
It is my highest honor to serve women in one of the most splendid moments of their lives!
In order to achieve your desired birth AND postpartum experience, sometimes we have to look at some things that may prevent that from happening, through Prenatal & Postnatal Coaching.
Coaching allows us to begin addressing belief systems, cultural norms, fears, and common threads to get to the bottom of what is getting in the way of your possibilities in birth. If you believe that birth is painful, we address WHY that is and HOW we can see this view differently. If you are afraid of all the possible outcomes, we address WHERE we are getting our information and if it is worth giving it room in our lives.
We can plan and prepare for birth and postpartum in peaceful and joyful ways.
I want to support the unique person that is YOU. We WILL get you the positive and safe experience you desire for your baby's birth!
